Rest for invalids



(NoModeL) 0. H. PARLIAMAN. BEST FOR INVALIDS.

Patented Jan. 23, 1894.

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

CHARLOTTE l-I. PARLIAMAN, OF PALMYRA, NElV YORK.

REST FOR INVALIDS.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters latent No. 513,246, dated January23, 1894.

Application filed March 2,1891- Serial No. 383,883- on model.)

To 0. whom it may concern.-

Be it known that I, CHARLOTTE H. PAR- LIAMAN, of Palmyra, in the countyof WVayne, in the State of New York, have invented new and usefulImprovements in Rests for Invalids, of which the following, taken inconnection with the accompanying drawings, is a full, clear, and exactdescription.

My invention relates to the construction of rests for invalids.

The object of my invention is to provide an easy and convenient restforinvalids, which is inexpensive and durable in construction and of greatutility.

My improvement consists in the several novel features of constructionand operation hereinafter described and which are specifically set forthin the claims hereunto annexed.

It is constructed as follows, reference being had to the accompanyingdrawings, in which Figure 1 is a side elevation of the upper part of myimproved rest'for invalids', having an adjustable table. Fig. 2 is aplan view of the rest; the table and foot support being omitted. Fig. 3is a side elevation of the rest, the back cushion and arm supports beingomitted. Fig. 4 is aside elevation of the lower part of the rest; thechair support being in its open condition. Fig. 5 is a side elevation ofthe chair support. in its closed condition. Fig. 6 is a plan view of thegearing for opening and closing the chair support for special use. Fig.7 is a detail vertical section showing the means employed for connectinga table-leg with the chair support. Fig. 8 is a detail side elevationshowing the adjustable connection for the back-support. Fig. 9 is/a rearview thereof.

A is the detachable and removable upper portion of the rest consistingof a horizontal frame 1 and an inclined canvas back 2 having side frames2 hinged at 1 to the horizontal frame. The back is adjustably sup portedby braces 3 also hinged to the horizontal frame at- 1 and engaging theteeth of ratchet-bars 4 at their upper ends where they are provided withprojecting pins 3? working in guide slots 2 in the side frames.

5 are arm rests, hinged at 5 to the side frames so as to assume theposition shown in dotted lines, having supports 5 hinged at 5 to the armrests and supported on the side frames.

B is a table or stand secured adjustably to the forward endvof thehorizontal frame, by means, preferably, of legs 6 attached to dovetailedslides 6 adjustable in plates 1 having dovetailed grooves 1.

7 is a hinged top or leaf having on its under side a ratchet bar 8 whoseteeth are engaged by a pawl 9, pivoted at 6 to a leg of the table orstand having a short arm 9 held down by a spring 10 whereby the pawl iscaused to engage the ratchet-bar.

O is a collapsible base of the rest comprising the upper frame 0, andthe lower frame 0 having an extension 0 provided with teeth 0 11 aretoggle links by which these frames are connected and 12 are springs,whereby the upper frame is supported on the lower frame so as to cushionthe upper portion on the base. Located between the upper and lower partsof the base are an upper crosspiece 13, having an opening 14 for specialuse, and a lower cross-piece 15. As a means for raising the uppercross-piece for the purpose of placing a receptacle under the opening 14and for lowering it when the receptacle is removed, I provide a gearingmechanism which is constructed as follows. n I

16 is a horizontal main shaft journaled on the lower cross-piece havingbevel pinions 17 thereon meshing with bevel gear wheels 18, which havegear wheels 19 meshing with pinions 20 on the lower ends of screwthreaded shafts 21 working in sockets in the upper crosspiece. The shaftis operated by means of hand shafts 22, provided with handles 23 attheir upper ends and having bevel pinions 24 at their lower ends meshingwith bevel pinions 25 on the main shaft.

D is a foot warmer or support located upon the extension of the lowerframe of the base.

It may be adjusted on its support and is secover, so that warming ironsmay be placed therein or it may'form a receptacle for the patientsslippers, or other articles.

From the above description it will be seen that my rest may be takenapart and stored in a knock down shape in a minimum amount of space. Itwill also be observed that by placing casters or rollers under the base,it may be readily removed from one location to another. It will furtherbe observed that the adjustable table or support may be moved andremoved at pleasure and the top may be adjusted at any angle by means ofthe pawl as shown. It will also be observed that by means of the ratchetand inclined brace, located at the rear of the back the same may beadjusted at any angle of incline desired.

Having thus described my invention, the following is what I claim as newtherein and desire to secure by Letters Patent:

1. The combination of the base comprising the upper and lower frames,the upper cross; piece, having an opening, and thelowercrosspiece,located between the upper and lower frames, and mechanism whereby theupper cross-piece is elevated and lowered; substantially as described.

2. The combination of the base comprising the upper and lower frames,the upper crosspiece, having an opening, and the lower crosspiece,located between the upper and lower frames, and mechanism whereby theupper cross-piece is elevated and lowered consisting of a main shaft,journaled on the lower crosspiec'e,havingbevel pinions,bevel gear wheelslocated on the lower cross-piece, having gear wheels, and the screwthreaded shafts working in the upper cross-piece having pinions on theirlower ends and means for rotating the main shaft; substantially asdescribed.

3. The combination of the base comprising the upper and lower frame, theupper crosspiece, having an openin g, and the lower crosspiece, locatedbetween the upper and lower frames, and mechanism whereby the uppercross-pieceis elevated and lowered consisting of a main shaft journaledon the lower cross-piece, having bevel pinions, bevel gear wheels,located on the lower cross-piece having gear-wheels, and the screwthreaded shafts working in the upper cross-piece having pinions on theirlower ends, hand shafts provided with handles at their upper-- ends, andthe bevel pinions whereby the hand shafts are connected with the mainshaft; substantially as described.

4. The combination of the basecomprising the upper and lower frames, thetoggle-links whereby the frames are connected together, the uppercross-piece, having an opening, and the lower cross'piece, locatedbetween the upper and lower frames, and mechanism whereby the uppercross-piece is elevated and. lowered; substantially as described.

5. lhe combination of the base comprising the upper and lower frames,the springs whereby the upper frame is supported on the lower frame, theupper cross-piece, having an opening, and the lower cross-piece, locatedbetween the upper and lower frames, and mechanism whereby the uppercross-piece is elevated and lowered; substantially as described.

6. The combination of the base comprising the upper and lower frames,the toggle-links, whereby the frames are connected together, the springswhereby the upper frame is supported on the lower frame, the uppercrosspiece, having an opening and the lower crosspiece, located betweenthe upper and lower frames, and mechanism whereby the upper cross-pieceis elevated and lowered; substantially as described.

7. The combination of the base comprising the upper and lower frames,means by which the upper frame is supported on the lower frame and thedetachable and removable upper portion comprising a horizontal frame, aback provided with side frames hinged to the horizontal frame, andbraces hinged to the horizontal frame and supporting the backadjustably; substantially as described? 8. The combination of thebasecomprising the upper and lower frames, meansby which the upper frameis supported on the lower frame, and the detachable and removable upperportion comprising the horizontal frame and a table having legs adaptedto slide on the horizontal frame; substantially as described.

9. The combination of the base comprising the upper and lower frames,means by which the upper frame is supported on the lower frame, and thedetachable and removable upper portion comprising the horizontal frame,having plates formed with dovetailed grooves, and a table having legsprovided with dovetailed slides; substantially as described.

10. The combination of the base comprising the upper and lower frames,means by which the upper frame is supported on the lower frame, and thedetachable and removable upper portion comprising the horizontal frameand a table having legs secured to the horizontal frame, a hinged top tothe table having a ratchet-bar, a pivoted pawl, and aspringsubstantially as described.

11. The combination of the base comprisin the upper and lower frames,means by which the upper frame is supported on the lower frame, and theupper portion comprising a horizontal frame, and a back provided withside frames hinged to the horizontal frame, braces hinged to thehorizontal frame and supporting the back adj"ustably, and the arm restshinged to the side frames, having supports hinged thereto, and supportedon the side frames; substantially as described.

12. The combination of the base comprising the lower frame having anextension provided with series of teeth, the upper portion comprising ahorizontal frame, a back provided In witness whereof I have hereunto setmy with side frames hinged to the horizontal hand this 25th day ofNovember, 1890.

frame and braces hinged to the horizontal frame and supporting the backadjustably CHARLOTTE PARLIAMAN' 5 and the foot warmer or support havingre- In presence ofcesses for receiving the teeth, and a hinged H. P.DENISON,

cover; substantially as described. FLORENCE A. BROOKS.

